| TA Name |
Tonle Sap Technology Demonstrations for Productivity Enhancement |
| Country |
Cambodia |
| TA Number |
7305 |
| Project Number |
42037-
01 |
| Fund Source/Amount[Approved] |
| Technical Assistance Special Fund |
US$250,000
|
| Rep of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund |
US$500,000
|
| Finland (w/ LoA) |
US$2.70
million
|
|
| Thematic Classification |
Economic growth
|
| Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
Agriculture is one of the most important economic sectors in Cambodia. The sector contributed a share of 30% to the country's gross domestic products (GDP) in 2008 and grew at an average rate of 7.7% per annum during the 2005-2008 period. Although the sector's share in GDP has declined from an average 38% over the past 4 years and the annual growth rate declined from 15.7% in 2005 to 5.0% in 2008, agriculture remains the primary source of employment and income for the vast majority of rural population that makes up about 85% of the country's population. The sector is particularly significant for the Tonle Sap basin, which is home to one third of the country's population and covers 42% of the land areas.
In the mid-1990s, the Government started to reform the agriculture sector, when the country was transitioning from a centrally planned into a market economy. The sector's important role in the national economy was enshrined in the Government's Rectangular Strategy that emphasizes: (i) enhancement of agricultural sector covering improved productivity and diversification of agriculture, land reform and clearing of mines, fisheries reform, and forestry reform; together with (ii) continued rehabilitation and construction of physical infrastructure; (iii) private sector growth and employment; (iv) capacity building and human resource development. Sustainable agriculture and rural sector development has been at the core of poverty reduction and economic growth in Cambodia and in line with ADB's Strategy 2020 that supports inclusive economic growth and environmentally sustainable growth.
|
| Impact |
The main impact of the TA is diversified and improved income of smallholders, marginal farmers, and poor households in the Tonle Sap Basin.
|
|
|
| Geographical Location |
Four Tonle Sap provinces: Banteay Meanchay, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, and Siem Reap |
| Stakeholder Participation and Consultation |
A series of national and provincial stakeholder consultations by way of workshop and group discussions will be carried out at critical milestones during the implementation of the TA to determine the content and coverage of the TA and assess project impact and risks. A specific strategy for stakeholder participation will be worked out at TA inception as part of the TA work program.
|
| Procurement |
| Consulting Services |
The TA will be implemented over 36 months. A total of 137 person-months (pm) of consulting services will be provided under the TA comprising 45 pm of international and 92 pm of national consultants in coordination, agronomy, livestock, aquaculture, irrigation management, resource planning, environmental monitoring and ICT. The International Technology Transfer and Extension Expert will assume the role of the Team Leader.
|
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Bui Minh Giap
|
| Responsible ADB Department |
Southeast Asia Department
|
| Responsible ADB Division |
Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources Division, SERD
|
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries
|
| Concept Clearance |
10 Dec 2007 |
| Fact-finding |
27 Feb 2008
to 08 Mar 2008
|
| Approval |
01 Jul 2009 |
| ADB |
Others |
Gov |
Total |
Approved Amount |
Revised Amount |
|
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
$0.00
|
$3,450,000.00
|
$0.00
|
| Total Commitment |
Uncommited Balance |
Total Disbursement |
Undisbursed Balance |
|
$0.00
|
$3,450,000.00
|
$0.00
|
$3,450,000.00
|
|
Projects 
Top of page